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U.S. Army
Blucher, Charles
Blucher, Charles
ConflictCivil War
RankSergeant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany H, 188th Pennsylvania Infantry
Citation

Planted first national colors on the fortifications.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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